SHOOTING, BURNING
PAIN IN YOUR FEET
OR HANDS
could be caused by diabetes.
CEDRIC “THE ENTERTAINER”
Cedric “the Entertainer”‘s dad has diabetic nerve
pain, so Cedric is partnering with Pfizer and the
American Diabetes Association (ADA) to spread
the word and encourage others, like his dad,
to Step On Up ™ and take a step toward some
pain relief.
Do you have
diabetic nerve pain?
Step On Up™:
A Collaboration between the American
Diabetes Association and Pfizer
and learn more inside.
WHAT IS DIABETIC
NERVE PAIN?
Painful diabetic peripheral
neuropathy, also known as diabetic nerve pain,
is shooting, burning pain commonly found in
your feet or hands.
HOW ARE DIABETES AND DIABETIC
NERVE PAIN RELATED?
Diabetic nerve pain is a common complication of
diabetes. When you have diabetes, poorly
controlled blood sugar can damage nerves
over time. Damaged nerves send extra
electrical signals to the brain, which can cause
shooting, burning, pins-and-needles pain.
Surprisingly, of the 29 million Americans with
diabetes, 1 in 5 suffers with diabetic nerve pain,
and over one-third of those 40 years or older
who suffer with diabetic nerve pain are Black or
Hispanic.
HOW CAN DIABETIC
NERVE PAIN AFFECT YOU?
Many people live with diabetic
nerve pain for a long time without noticing how
much it affects their day-to-day life. Over time,
it can cause difficulties with walking, working, or
taking part in social activities.
By managing your diabetic nerve pain, you may
be able to get back to some of the activities
you’ve been missing and focus on your overall
diabetes care. According to an online survey:
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7% of respondents report their DPN
symptoms impact their daily activities.
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5% of people with diabetic nerve pain say
that it affects them daily.
A Pfizer-sponsored survey polled 1,004 people living with diabetes
experiencing DPN symptoms and 500 healthcare providers. Healthcare
providers surveyed were not necessarily providing care to people who
participated in this survey.
Talk to your doctor about your pain and
the impact it’s having on you, and see
how it can be managed.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF
DIABETIC NERVE PAIN?
Diabetic nerve pain is often described as a
sensation in the feet or hands:
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Shooting
Burning
Pins and needles
Numbness
Electric shock-like
Throbbing
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Tingling
Stinging
Stabbing
Radiating
Sensitivity to touch
THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE
DIABETIC NERVE PAIN?
If you have diabetes and pain in
your feet or hands, it’s time to Step On Up ™!
Talk to your doctor today, and be descriptive
and clear when talking about the type, location,
and intensity of your pain.
If you have symptoms that
may be diabetic nerve pain,
talk to your doctor today
and visit StepOnUp.com
7. Does your pain impact your work?
Yes
TAKE THE DIABETIC NERVE
PAIN ASSESSMENT
This Diabetic Nerve Pain Assessment can
help you get the conversation started with
your doctor about your pain. Fill it out, tear
it off, and take it with you to your doctor’s
appointment.
1. D o you experience burning, shooting pain
in your feet and hands?
Yes
No
Painful tingling
Stabbing
Throbbing
Shooting
Pins & needles
3. H ow often do you experience pain in your
feet and hands?
All the time
Once a week
Daily
4 to 5 days a week
2 to 3 times a week
4. Does your pain impact your overall quality of life?
Yes
No
5. D oes your pain prevent you from falling
asleep or getting a good night’s sleep?
Yes
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9. W
hat daily activities does your pain impact?
Select all that apply.
Errands or housekeeping
Spending time with my family
Participating in hobbies I enjoy
Spending time with my friends
Exercise
Travel
Other
10. In what other ways does your pain
affect you?
The pain regularly has a negative
impact on my mood.
The pain decreases my
general motivation.
I avoid activities that cause my pain
to flare up.
The pain has had a negative impact
on my interpersonal relationships.
The pain has impacted my ability
to make a living.
No
6. O
n a scale of 0 – 10, rate the extent to which
your pain affects your sleep, 0 being “My
pain never bothers me when I am falling
asleep and/or wakes me up” and 10 being “I
can hardly sleep at all.”
0
8. O
n a scale of 0 – 10, rate the extent to which
your pain affects your work, 0 being “My
pain never impacts my work” and 10 being
“I am unable to work at all.”
Caring for my family
2. H
ow would you describe this pain in your
feet and hands? Select all that apply.
Burning
No
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Other
You can do something about your diabetic
nerve pain. Talk to your doctor today and
see how you can manage your pain. Visit
StepOnUp.com for more information.
CEDRIC “THE
ENTERTAINER”
Cedric’s dad is living with type 2 diabetes and
suffers from diabetic nerve pain. Because of what
his dad has gone through, Cedric is spreading
the word about diabetic nerve pain and calling on
others, like his dad, to Step On Up™ and have a
real conversation with their doctors to take a step
toward some pain relief.
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